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Deluxe Room, Pool View
32 square metres
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Other room types
Executive Suite
60 square metres
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Suite, Private Pool - Residence Collection
60 square metres
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Deluxe Room, Partial Ocean View
Room with view
32 square metres
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Room, Private Pool - Residence Collection
32 square metres
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Family Room
40 square metres
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Premium Room - Residence Collection
32 square metres
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Deluxe Suite, Private Pool
59.9 square metres
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Room, Garden View
32 square metres
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms
64 square metres
2 King Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Deluxe Room, Private Pool
32.0 square metres
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Deluxe Suite
Room with view
60 square metres
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Room (Sharing Pool)
32.0 square metres
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Premium Junior Suite, Private Pool - Residence Collection
37 square metres
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Executive Suite, Private Pool, Pool View
90 square metres
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Suite - Residence Collection
60 square metres
2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Junior Suite, Private Pool
37 square metres
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 4 outdoor swimming pools

Popular property highlights

Free valet parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
24-hour business centre
Laundry facilities

With a stay at Avra Imperial Hotel in Platanias, you'll be 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Orthodox Academy of Crete and 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Manousakis Winery. This beach hotel is 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Old Venetian Harbor and 18.5 mi (29.7 km) from Falassarna Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 328 individually decorated guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 4 outdoor swimming pools, outdoor tennis courts, and a health club. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

All-inclusive rates are available at this hotel. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Basilico, one of the hotel's 5 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 3 bars/lounges.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Platanias? This hotel has 21528 square feet (2000 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 10 meeting rooms. Free valet parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

All-Inclusive Details

  • Gratuities included
  • Additional gratuities accepted
  • All food and beverages included
  • Minibar (all beverages included)
  • 24-hour room service
  • All meals served buffet style
  • Buffet and à la carte dining
  • All available beverages included
  • Premium food items included

Hotel Amenities

  • Fitness facilities
  • Hair salon
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Shopping on site
  • Total number of rooms - 328
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Conference space
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Health club
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Porter
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Meeting rooms
  • Steam room
  • Sauna
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Express check-in
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • Year Built – 2011
  • Number of restaurants - 5
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space size (feet) - 21528
  • Conference space size (meters) - 2000
  • Number of meeting rooms - 10
  • Tennis on site
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 4
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Conference centre
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 2
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Free valet parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 3
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of beach bars - 1
  • Number of swim-up bars - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Terrace
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's club (free)
  • Supervised childcare/activities (free)
  • Electric car charging station
  • Baby/toddler toys
  • Couples/private dining
  • Wine release events
  • Private winery tours
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Banquet hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Covered parking
  • Uncovered parking
  • Secured parking
  • Covered parking
  • Uncovered parking
  • Secured parking
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free beach club on-site
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Food and water bowls
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Shuttle for bicycles available
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Lifeguard on site
  • Coworking spaces
  • Beach toys
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Organic food
  • Locally-owned & organised tours & activities
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • Reusable cups only
  • No accessible shuttle

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Russian
  • Greek
  • Polish

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Room Amenities

Avra Imperial Hotel offers 328 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and bathrobes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room massage available
  • Slippers
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • HDTV
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • Individually decorated
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Highchair
  • Champagne service
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Local maps
  • Baby bath
  • Baby monitor
  • Changing table
  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Mini-fridge
  • Wardrobe
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets: Every number of days 2
  • Energy-saving switches

Where to Eat

Basilico - Overlooking the pool and garden, this buffet restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Blue Dong - Overlooking the pool and garden, this sushi bar specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Al Fresco Trattoria - This poolside restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Xatheri Cretan restaurant - This poolside buffet restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Avra Seaside - This beachfront seafood restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Nearby Things to do

  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Pilates classes on site
  • Playground on site
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 9
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hydrotherapy treatments
  • Sauna in spa
  • Massages
  • Minimum age to access spa is 14
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Steam room in spa
  • Thai massage

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. This property uses geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 5 and up. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 10 and up. The property requires all guests receive on-site antigen/rapid COVID-19 testing (EUR 20 per person, per stay).

No lifts

Children stay free

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Property Registry Number – 1042K015A0208201

Number of children who can stay for free – 2

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Renewable energy source - geothermal

Security system

Online Penalty Collection

LGBTQIA friendly

Children stay free - maximum age 11

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines Health First (Greece)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation might be required for some facilities on site

Property follows sanitisation practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Onsite COVID-19 testing (PCR) is available

Onsite COVID-19 testing (Antigen) is available

Onsite COVID-19 testing (Antigen) is required

Guests must provide health documentation

Guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result

Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Minimum age for negative COVID-19 test result requirement: 5

Minimum age for proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement: 10

Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Comprehensive food waste policy

Property mobile app recommended for guests

Property mobile app name Avra Imperial App

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night
  • COVID-19 testing fee (antigen/rapid screening): EUR 20 per person, per stay.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Avra Beach Imperial
  • Avra Imperial Beach
  • Avra Imperial Beach Platanias
  • Avra Imperial Beach Resort
  • Avra Imperial Beach Resort Platanias
  • Avra Imperial Resort
  • Avra Imperial Hotel Platanias
  • Avra Imperial Platanias
  • Avra Imperial
  • Avra Imperial Hotel Hotel
  • Avra Imperial Hotel Platanias
  • Avra Imperial Hotel Hotel Platanias

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 5 and up. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 10 and up.

The property requires all guests receive on-site antigen/rapid COVID-19 testing (EUR 20 per person, per stay).

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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